Strategic Indirect Services Procurement Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane offers a hybrid role as a Procurement Specialist focusing on indirect services. You will source, negotiate, and manage contracts across IT, facilities, professional services, and marketing, driving value and service quality.

The role requires strong vendor management, category knowledge for services, and the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize spend and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in indirect services procurement.
• Excellent negotiation, contract and supplier relationship skills.
• Proficiency with procurement software and MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives for indirect services categories and develop RFPs/RFQs.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing and SLAs with suppliers of indirect services.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Analyze spend and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand service needs and provide procurement support.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Vendor management

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

Procurement software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane offers a hybrid role as a Procurement Specialist focusing on indirect services. You will source, negotiate, and manage contracts across IT, facilities, professional services, and marketing, driving value and service quality.

The role requires strong vendor management, category knowledge for services, and the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize spend and performance.